Located in the heart of Soho, Bar du Marche is probably best described as a little French haven, minus the travails of crossing the Channel, and handy for those making the best use of a tight budget. If this description is enough to warrant a visit to this Berwick Street restaurant, then step in to experience a slice of France within the convivial interior of this charming, café-styled place.

Their approach to food is bold and confident with a carte that reveals familiar names like snails in garlic butter, pan-fried frog's legs and homemade fish soup with croutons and rouille. Guinea fowl stewed with bacon, mushrooms and new potatoes makes for an exciting main course, whilst seafood enthusiasts will be content with a 'meunière' style lemon sole or salmon pavé with spinach cream.

Overall Bar du Marche is a great place to hang out, and the food and atmosphere do their bit in abetting friendliness and warmth.